Gareth Drew Poer, age 79, died December 29, 2014 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal, KS. He was born November 6, 1935 in Hoisington, KS, the son of Elmer and Sylvia (Henry) Poer.
He graduated from Hoisington High School in 1954. He graduated from Ft. Hays State College, in Hays, KS, on January 26, 1968 with a Master’s Degree in Education Administration.
He was a school principal in

Joyce Marie Plank, age 76, of Platte City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Joyce was born June 29, 1938, in rural Steven's County Kansas to Carl and Muriel Ellis.
She attended high school at Friends Haviland Academy in Haviland, Kansas. She was a life time member of the Bethel Friends Church in Hugoton, Kansas. Joyce spent her lifetime in southwest Kansas an

Curtis Ray Houser Jr., age 40, of Johnson, Kansas died Sunday, December 28, 2014 in Johnson, Kansas. He was born March 4, 1974 in Ulysses, Kansas, the son of Curtis Ray and Barbara Ann (Schweizer) Houser.
Curtis was a lifetime resident of Stanton County. He worked for Stanton County Road and Bridge Department for 17 years. He was also a softball umpire for Stanton County Recreation. Curtis

Iris Gustafson, age 89, of Ulysses, Kansas passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 at The Legacy at Park View, Ulysses, Kansas. She was born May 6, 1925 in West Plains, Missouri, the daughter of Fritz and Macie Stein.
Iris lived in West Plains, Missouri until 1934 when the family moved to Iowa. She graduated from Stanton High School in 1942. Iris retired in 1989 and she and Don moved to F

Stanley Elston Jacobs 66, died, December 23, 2014 at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, KS
He was born November 9, 1948 in Beaver, OK the son of Marion E. and LaWilda (Neese) Jacobs.
He graduated from Liberal High School in 1966 and attended Kansas State University for two years.
He was an Independent Contractor.
He is survived by:
1 son Shane Milton (Jacobs) Etter Denver, CO

William Thomas (Bill) Davies, 68, passed away on December 23, 2014 at his home in Liberal.
He was born on May 4, 1946 to Robert and Gertrude (White) Davies at Liberal, Ks.
Bill was a lifelong resident of Liberal and graduated from Liberal High School Class of 1964. Growing up and helping his family run Davies Ranch, Bill developed a love for business through buying and sel

Annabel Ortiz, age 36, of Ulysses, Kansas died Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. She was born January 18, 1978 in Ulysses, Kansas, the daughter of Jesse L. Ortiz and Maria Susie (Barrera) Ortiz.
Annabel grew up in Ulysses, Kansas. She enjoyed drawing, singing, dancing and spending time with her family.
She is survived by two sons; Oscar Rivera and

Katie Marie Pauda, age 28, of Ulysses, Kansas died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her home in Ulysses, Kansas. She was born February 20, 1986 in Ulysses, Kansas, the daughter of Luciano Sr. and Olga (Romero) Pauda.
Katie grew up in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School. She helped her Mother at The Goody Shop. Katie enjoyed listening to music and singing. She was a very compassiona

Gary Graham, age 69, of Manter, Kansas, died Thursday, December 18, 2014, at his home in Manter. He was born December 24, 1944 in Syracuse, Kansas, the son of Paul and May (Cott) Graham.
Gary was raised in Manter and attended Manter Schools. He worked for Milt Graber until he joined the United States Army. On December 27, 1970, he married Alberta (Bert) Dunivan. They later divorced. Gary a

William "Bill" Craig, age 81, died early Thursday morning, December 18, 2014, at the Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas.

Glenna Mae Beckett, age 97, died Monday, December 15, 2014 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas, where she had resided for the last two and a half years due to a back injury and failing health. She was born March 29, 1917 in Sawyer, Kansas, the daughter of John W. and Pearl (Crouse) Cromer.

Earl “Pete” McManaman, age 86, of Ulysses, Kansas died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. He was born April 24, 1928 in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Everett James “EJ” and Lucy (Oller) McManaman.
Pete grew up in Copeland and Montezuma, attending school in Copeland. He farmed with his father for many